US Bridges

US 180 over Alkali Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of FM 1657 · Structure no. 080770029602082

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Alkali Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Alkali Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesAlkali Creek
Location1.30 MI W of FM 1657
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73987, -100.5134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2019)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Alkali Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Alkali Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.